Skills

Communication Time Management Monitoring Problem-solving Attention to detail Marketing Project Management

Job Specifications

Term: 9-12 months

Title: Corporate Governance Trainee

Line Manager: Amanda Bateman

Location: AMBA Office, One Kingdom Street, London, W2 6BD

Full Time - Hybrid working: 1/2 days from home per week

Start Date: June 2026

Duties / Scope of Placement

The individual will work within the AMBA team, supporting a range of corporate governance projects, with a particular focus on UK Corporate Governance within the listed company environment. AMBA is a boutique corporate governance and company secretarial service provider working with companies listed on the Main Market, Alternative Investment Market (AIM), FCA regulated and private limited companies, across a wide range of industries and geographical locations. Our key services include:

·      Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance

·      Board & Committee Support

·      Shareholder Meeting Support

·      Statutory Filings & Company Maintenance

·      Annual Report Drafting & Project Management

·      Board Evaluations

The individual will gain an understanding of UK Corporate Governance, the Companies Act 2006 and the role of governance professionals within the UK serving FTSE, AIM, and FCA regulated businesses. There will also be opportunities to attend client meetings, in particular shareholder meetings such as AGM’s. Key tasks will include:

·      Marketing: assist with drafting LinkedIn posts, newsletters, Marketing brochure, and Website

·      Assisting with Board / Committee meetings

·      Drafting Governance Sections of Annual Reports

·      Drafting documentation for Shareholder Meetings

·      Attending Shareholder Meetings

·      Monitoring Proxy voting

·      Assisting with Board Evaluations

·       Option / Warrant scheme analysis

·      Conducting regular reviews of corporate governance disclosures

·      Assisting with KYC Checks

·      Understanding the core requirements of UK Market Abuse Regulations, the Companies Act 2006, Corporate Governance codes, including UK Corporate Governance code, QCA Code and Wates Principles

Skills / Attributes Required:

·      Strong attention to detail and accuracy

·      Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

·      Good organisational and time management skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

·      Ability to work effectively as part of a team, while also being comfortable working independently

·      A proactive and positive attitude, with a willingness to take initiative

·      Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think logically and methodically

·      Confidence working with Microsoft Word and Excel

·      Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

·      An interest in corporate governance, regulation, or professional services

·      A strong desire to learn, develop new skills, and take on responsibility

If you are interested in this role please apply with your CV through Linkedin. Closing date 2 March 2026

About the Company

We launched AMBA over a decade ago, to support Boards with Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial Services. It embodies our professional commitment to providing specialist knowledge and experience to Main Market, AIM-listed and private companies in the UK. As the AMBA team has grown so has our depth and breadth of knowledge and experience making us the chosen trusted adviser to support Boards within the City. We support your Board to ensure best practice and compliance with legal and regulatory obligations leaving them... Know more